Nasal surgery as the sole intervention effectively treats OSA in a subset of patients. The overall success rate is about 17% for Apnea hypopnea index reduction of 50% and to less than <20/hour, as summarized in a review by Verse & coworkers (2003). This is based on case series studies cited in Verse (2003), Morinaga (2009) Series (1992), and in a randomized, placebo controlled study by Koutsourelakis (2008).

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